YouTube Shot Examples

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There is an establishing shot in this scene from The Ring. This shot is very effective as it sets the scene for the whole film showing you the setting where the characters are situated.


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There is an over the shoulder shot in this scene from Wrong Turn 2. This shows that the characters are in conversation and interacting with each other. It acts as a reaction shot too where you can see the emotions of the character being spoken too.


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This is a close up shot from the film The Grudge 3. This is effective as it shows the emotion of the character.

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This is a scene from the film The Exorcist which shows the filming of a conversation where a shot reverse shot. This is effective as it shows the characters are interacting with each other during a conversation and the reactions can be seen of the characters during the conversation.

The 180 degree rule is also used in this scene where the camera is situated on the same side when filming both characters. This is so the audience don't get disorientated when watching.

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This is a long shot from a scene in the film Wolf Creek. This is effective as it shows the tension of the scene as she is running away from something - as she runs closer to the camera it turns into a close up shop.


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This is a match on action shot from the Chronicles of Narnia. It shows them going into the wardrobe and arriving in Narnia on the other side. This shot is effective as it shows where they arrive after going through the wardrobe.